Super Bowl XLVI to be streamed live online

Watching the big game on the big screen may soon be a thing of the past as the NFL has announced that Super Bowl XLVI will be streamed live online and to select mobile users for the first time. Wild-card playoff games and the Pro Bowl will serve as precursors to the big game set to be held on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Regular season games have been streaming online at NBCSports.com through SNF Extra since 2008 but this is the first time that post-season match-ups will be available on the Internet. SNF Extra features an HD broadcast, DVR-style controls, in-game highlights, extra camera angles, interactive elements and live statistics.

Rick Cordella, vice president of NBC Sports Digital Media suggests that adding these additional features will help supplement NBC’s on-air broadcast for viewers that want more in-depth coverage.

In addition to the online coverage, Verizon Wireless users will be able to watch the game through NFL Mobile for the first time.

One thing that remains to be seen is how commercial breaks will be handled for streaming audiences. The Super Bowl annually attracts more viewers than any other event but not everyone watching is interested in the outcome of the game.

Advertisers spend millions to debut new commercials, a phenomenon that has taken on a life of its own over the past several years. Will streaming viewers be treated to the same entertaining commercials as those watching the on-air broadcast?

Super Talent unveils SandForce-based TeraNova SSD

Super Talent is taking aim at the enthusiast solid-state drive market this week with the announcement of its new TeraNova SSD. Powered by the SandForce SF-2281 controller and 'optimized' SandForce firmware, the new drives can reportedly hit up to 540MB/s and 520MB/s sequential read and write speeds, respectively.

Super Talent's TeraNova SSD will be available in capacities ranging from 64GB to 480GB. Write speeds vary slightly depending on the size of the drive -- the 64GB is rated at 490MB/s, the 120GB at 510MB/s, the 240GB at 520MB/s, and the 480GB model at 480MB/s -- but read speeds on all of them can reach up to 540MB/s.

The 2.5-inch drive uses the newer SATA III 6Gbps interface and, as you'd expect, it includes common functions such as wear leveling and error correction to ensure reliability as well as data protection in case of sudden power loss. The TeraNova SSD is also backed by a two-year limited warranty.

Super Talent says the new drive will begin shipping today, and though there's no mention of price in the press release Engadget says they'll set you back $109, $179, $365 or a whopping $920 depending on capacity.